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Chat & Social => The Bar - General Chat => Topic started by: Dr Neil on February 11, 2005, 21:27:42

Title: Colway MT.
Post by: Dr Neil on February 11, 2005, 21:27:42

thinking of buying a set of 235/85r16 Colway MT's. Has anyone got any views or opinions regarding these tyres?
thanks in advance and look forward to hearing from you all.

Title: Colway MT.
Post by: Andy. on February 11, 2005, 22:30:52

I had a set of Colway AT's, very pleased with them. Not as expensive as the considered big two, and pretty much the same tread pattern as BFG.

Title: Colway MT.
Post by: Paul on February 11, 2005, 23:12:02

Had them fitted to 'Buzz' good tyre and seemed to proform well.

Title: Colway MT.
Post by: Sooty on February 11, 2005, 23:47:16

How about a set of 5 Colway 205x85x16 four part worn (approx 2000 miles) one brand new with tubes fitted all on steels with chrome plated nuts.
£150 ono
Will be taking them to the show at Donnington.

Title: Colway MT.
Post by: Merlin on February 12, 2005, 10:27:34

Ran my S111 on 235*85*16 Colway AT/s for 4+ years on the road & greenlaning & they were still good when I sold the motor. I had tubes in mine & ran them on LWB rims. MT's are v/good for off-road so the "chat" goes.  Tyres Direct who advertise in the "Comics" always seem to have the best prices for them.--Cogs

Title: Colway MT.
Post by: pritch on February 12, 2005, 10:58:50

The MTs are great off-road.

If the vehicle is used for day to day transport though, they're definately not a good choice as your everyday tyres.

Title: Colway MT.
Post by: bronco on February 12, 2005, 11:07:32

Quote from: "pritch"

The MTs are great off-road.

If the vehicle is used for day to day transport though, they're definately not a good choice as your everyday tyres.

got to agree with that 100% 8)

Title: Colway MT.
Post by: Bush Tucker Man on February 12, 2005, 11:49:55

I had the Bronco 235/85 M/T's on my 110Tdi & very good they were.
Agreeable on the road as well.

Title: Colway MT.
Post by: clouseau on February 12, 2005, 16:56:52

Yeah have to aggree with above comments - great off road but not so good everyday driving - I suppose that won't bother you Neil, as you won't be able to hear the road noise over the engine anyway :lol:

Title: Colway MT.
Post by: Range Rover Blues on February 12, 2005, 17:02:22

Some of you know that remoulds aren't my first love and I'd agrree that if you're going to fit MT then you must remember to drive it accordingly, or have a second set of tyres.

Title: Colway MT.
Post by: Big Rich on February 12, 2005, 19:13:37

Steve was asking about Colway's on the Mitsubishi section.

http://forums.mud-club.com/viewtopic.php?t=5875

Rich

Title: Colway MT.
Post by: Dr Neil on February 12, 2005, 20:04:19

thanks for your opinions everybody, i really appreciate it :D
by the way Bill my engine ain't that noisey :cry:

Title: Colway MT.
Post by: Digsit on February 12, 2005, 20:39:51

Quote from: "neil thorne"

thanks for your opinions everybody, i really appreciate it :D
by the way Bill my engine ain't that noisey :cry:

No, its the gearbox and diffs :wink:

Title: Colway MT.
Post by: Bush Tucker Man on February 12, 2005, 23:44:27

Quote from: "clouseau"

Yeah have to aggree with above comments - great off road but not so good everyday driving

I beg to differ. I know a 110Tdi isn't exactly the fastest thing around, but they can be hustled around at more than sufficient speeds :)

My Bronco M/T's were on it for almost 15,000miles before I sold it.
It was used for everything from places like Tong, green-laning in the Peaks, commuting, high-speed motorway runs to various locations.
It even excelled on Welsh mountain roads around the Sweet Lamb area at indicated speeds of 80mph on the flatter sections.

Only thing they didn't like was sand, as I found out the hard way, on Pendine Sands.
30 to zero mph in 10 yards :shock:

Title: Colway MT.
Post by: Andy. on February 13, 2005, 12:02:29

Quote from: "pritch"

The MTs are great off-road.

If the vehicle is used for day to day transport though, they're definately not a good choice as your everyday tyres.

Not completely true, I now have fitted a set of Good Year MTR's on and as you know don't do all that much off-roading but have to say they have been fine for everyday driving, motorway and in the wet, excellent tyre choice IMHO.

Title: Colway MT.
Post by: Sharpshooter on February 13, 2005, 12:58:25

Ive got them on my 110. I cannot fault them at all. If you want some get them from www.tyresdirect.uk.com  I think i got mine for £180 delivered. Now that cant be bad for the money.   I use them on the road and off road, and they handle fine.

Title: Colway MT.
Post by: lee celtic on February 13, 2005, 15:32:00

I fitted 235/85/16s to my Disco yesterday I've done 105 miles on them today some on some off road from walking speed up to 70 mph handled fine though I did have a bit of a moment   :shock:  going over a cattle  grid on a slight bend and the car slid along the bars sidways just missing the gate posts  :D  good job I was on a lane and I was only going walking speed  :shock: .

They look great on standard Disco steels I've had powder coated gun metal grey metalic and have filled the arches up after the lift  8)  8)

Title: Colway MT.
Post by: WHITE WHULF on February 13, 2005, 16:12:16

Using 265/75/16 Pirelli Scorpion MT`s on my 90, no probs so far, not too noisy and no noticable vibration. and got em pretty cheap too, Nene Valley Off Road are knocking em out at £76 plus vat each.

Title: Colway MT.
Post by: DEANO3528 on February 15, 2005, 20:08:48

I think you'd have had that moment on most tyres on that occasion, Lee!

Got no qualms using Colway MT's, damn good tyre at a bargain price, and if you happen to carve a sidewall on a rock ledge, it's 40 quid rather than 110 for a BFG.

The Diamond Backs I have on Shed are good on road and fantastic off it, even in the wet on roundabouts I can drive like a hooly! Got to bear it in mind though!!  :o
The only real problem with them is the size which at 205 x16 is too small on a RR in the mud. With that in mind I think the new Colway Sport in a 235/85 might be just what I need. Basically a Diamond Back but with the  height and at 54 quid each not a bad price either!